German sportswear company Puma recorded an impressive 55.8% increase in sales in the first quarter of 2002, compared with the same period in 2001. Shares in the company rocketed to an all time high after the results were published (April 25) with analysts praising the emphasis on fashion and sports-lifestyle compared with Puma’s larger rival adidas, which has a narrower focus on shoes and sports equipment.

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